Science  

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • June 21st, 2006
'Thirst for Knowledge' May Literally Be Opium Craving

'Thirst for Knowledge' May Literally Be Opium Craving

The brain's reward for getting a concept is a shot of natural opiates

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • June 21st, 2006
Threat Display

Threat Display

Showing off in the animal kingdom

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 21st, 2006
Must Ecologists Account for Time to Understand Biodiversity in Space?

Must Ecologists Account for Time to Understand Biodiversity in Space?

Study solves the dilemma of how small scale biodiversity correlates with large scale biodiversity

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • June 21st, 2006
Do Microbes Love Their Families Too?

Do Microbes Love Their Families Too?

For diseases, when it comes to sharing a home, only close relatives will do

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 21st, 2006
Cluster Makes an Effervescent Discovery

Cluster Makes an Effervescent Discovery

How the Earth's magnetic field interacts with the solar wind

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • June 21st, 2006
Testing Houses: Cannons, Cranes and Wind Machines

Testing Houses: Cannons, Cranes and Wind Machines

Researchers test the vulnerability of houses to hurricanes

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • June 21st, 2006
Climate Change May Affect East Asia Differently Than North Atlantic Nations

Climate Change May Affect East Asia Differently Than North Atlantic Nations

Study suggests that East Asia will be less affected by global warming

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  • By Alexandra Lupu
  • June 20th, 2006
Fluoride - Friend or Foe?

Fluoride - Friend or Foe?

Fluoride can prevent cavities, but taken in high amounts may cause fluorosis.

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  • By Alexandra Lupu
  • June 20th, 2006
Trick or Treat? Family Gives Stomachs for Escaping Cancer

Trick or Treat? Family Gives Stomachs for Escaping Cancer

The largest family in the world with a hereditary gastric cancer gene decided to give away their stomachs and avoid cancer.

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • June 20th, 2006
Brief Intervention Reduces Symptoms of Depression

Brief Intervention Reduces Symptoms of Depression

A surprisingly simple tactic works in reducing the early symptoms of depression

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 20th, 2006
Bats Learn What Food is Eatable by Listening to their Neighbors

Bats Learn What Food is Eatable by Listening to their Neighbors

Eavesdropping fringe-lipped bats spread culture through sound

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 20th, 2006
The First Global Bird Map

The First Global Bird Map

Scientists discover new clues to future extinctions

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 20th, 2006
Bones Hold the Key to Blood Renewal

Bones Hold the Key to Blood Renewal

Study reveals the relationship between blood-forming stem cells, bone, and the immune system

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 20th, 2006
Monkeys Can Be Meteorologists Too

Monkeys Can Be Meteorologists Too

Primates take weather into account when searching for fruits

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 20th, 2006
Tropical Forest CO2 Emissions Tied to Nutrient Increases

Tropical Forest CO2 Emissions Tied to Nutrient Increases

Phosphorus and/or nitrogen crank up greenhouse gas emissions in tropics

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  • By Sci/Tech News Staff
  • June 20th, 2006
How Nature Can Help Alleviate Poverty in Africa

How Nature Can Help Alleviate Poverty in Africa

Protecting biodiversity crucial to sustainable development

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  • By Alexandra Lupu
  • June 20th, 2006
Male Babies to Increase Risk of Miscarriages

Male Babies to Increase Risk of Miscarriages

Miscarriage is more likely to occur in females that have their first born a baby boy.